: any of a breed of medium-sized dogs having a white short-haired coat with many black or brown spots
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Recent Examples on the WebOne such robo-dog is even painted with polka-dots like a dalmatian.—Petra Molnar, TIME, 21 May 2024 Prints like black and white dalmatian and psychedelic pink and lavender circles on an extravagant gown and long knit cardigan style dress.—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Oct. 2023 In a Mooney image, random-seeming blobs cohere into a recognizable image once the subject has been revealed—in this case, a dalmatian.—Matthew Hutson, WSJ, 2 June 2023 Zach holds Josiah, who wears a pumpkin costume, while Tori holds Lilah, who is dressed up like a dalmatian.—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2022 Don't get me wrong, this brings us joy: My daughter is going as a dalmatian.—Tess Taylor, CNN, 30 Oct. 2021 Despite their absence from the baptism, Khloé and her daughter have been having a tail-wagging good time as of late, dressing up as Cruella de Vil and a tiny dalmatian from 101 Dalmatians for Halloween last month.—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 6 Nov. 2019 This 60-second ad features a wannabe Budweiser Clydesdale training for a spot on the beer wagon team in a Rocky-style montage, aided by a dalmatian of course.—Alan Siegel, Ad Meter, 26 Jan. 2018 Joe dressed up as a dalmatian and Sophie stepped out as a bunny.—Peggy Truong, Cosmopolitan, 16 Oct. 2017
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